Rain Sensor / Moisture Sensor: Without a rain sensor or a smart controller that is connected to a live weather feed, your sprinkler system won’t know the difference between a sunny day and a downpour. Incorporating a rain sensor will prevent watering during a rainfall. Some rain sensors can even meter the quantity of rain and calculate how much system run-time was replaced by the rainfall and stop the system from running accordingly. Similarly, a soil moisture sensor is able to override the watering schedule when necessary.
Stay in adjustment: Check your sprinklers regularly to ensure they are not spraying places that they shouldn’t be. Your sprinklers should not be spraying on sidewalks, the road, sides of buildings or fences, or vegetation which is blocking the water from spraying where it needs to go.
Mow it high: Keep the deck setting of your lawn mower up above the 3.5” setting. The taller grass will allow a shadow to be cast from the turf and prevent water from evaporating too quickly. Taller grass looks healthier and helps to hide stressed areas.
Water at night: By watering at night, more water is able to get to the roots of the plant than if you were to water during the daytime because the sun and its heat are not causing the water to evaporate.
Contact Allen Outdoor Solutions today to learn more about how you can prevent water waste! Allen Outdoor Solutions installs sprinkler systems that help you prevent water waste while still maintaining the beauty of your yard.